Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs protective service work responding to emergency medical service calls, basic and advanced emergency medical care, maintaining station and equipment, participating in continuing training, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned officer by the direction of the Fire Chief.

Requirements

Knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures
General knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the County and surrounding area
Awareness of hazardous materials and accident extrication principles and technical rescue techniques
Knowledge of advanced life support principles and techniques
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to prepare detailed written and/or electronic reports
Possession of physical endurance and agility
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with medical personnel, law enforcement personnel, academy recruits, other fire/ems agencies, associates and the general public
High school diploma or GED
Minimal experience in emergency services, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Georgia EMT-A license
Successful completion of a physical agility test
Favorable background history
Valid driver's license with a favorable driving history and the ability to receive the appropriate endorsement to operate fire apparatus

Responsibilities

Provides basic to advanced life support services that are within the EMT-A scope of practice; performs detailed subjective and objective patient assessments within established protocols, stabilization, and treatment; coordinates emergency care procedures with authorized emergency hospital staff.
Provides patient care in the back of a medical unit while in transport and completes the patient care report in a timely manner.
Performs and participates in medical responses including stabilizing, extrication, high angle, confined space, trench rescue, wilderness rescue, search and rescue, water and boat rescue and hazardous materials operations.
Drives and/or operates various medical apparatus; assists with hazardous materials incidents.
Prepares and maintains records and reports related to operations, training and professional development; prepares and reviews quality assurance forms.
Assists in maintaining rescue apparatus, ambulances and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds; ensures that emergency vehicles are completely stocked and maintained in a safe and efficient operational condition.
Presents programs to the community on safety and medical topics.
Provides transport from local hospitals and to out of area facilities.
Facilitates the triage system for large scale incidents or mass casualty incidents.
Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes; assists with training when required.
Performs collateral duties such as training and certifications records maintenance, quality control, emergency services management, equipment repairs and specifications development, etc., as needed or required.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.